63rd BPSC Prelims (2017) — questions with answers

4 questions, in the order of the paper, each with the official answer and a short explanation. Tap "Show answer" after attempting a question.

1. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?

   1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
   2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
   3. Jawaharlal Nehru
   4. Sardar Patel
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   Answer: A — Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

   Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the seven-member Drafting Committee formed on 29 August 1947.

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2. The ancient university of Vikramshila was established by a ruler of which dynasty?

   1. Pala
   2. Gupta
   3. Maurya
   4. Sena
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   Answer: A — Pala

   Vikramshila (in present-day Bhagalpur, Bihar) was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala.

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3. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

   1. Nitrogen
   2. Oxygen
   3. Carbon dioxide
   4. Argon
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   Answer: A — Nitrogen

   Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere; oxygen about 21%.

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4. When was the state of Bihar separated from Bengal Presidency?

   1. 1912
   2. 1905
   3. 1936
   4. 1947
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   Answer: A — 1912

   Bihar and Orissa were carved out of the Bengal Presidency in 1912; Bihar became a separate province from Orissa in 1936.

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